Position Type: Full-Time
Work Environment: Hybrid or Remote (based in Midland, Michigan)
Location: Wackerly Branch, Midland, MI 48640, USA
Job Details
Do you have a passion and experience with financial statement preparation and variance analysis? Does it bring you joy to complete and file quarterly 5300 reports to the NCUA? Does using analytical tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency make you thrive? Members First Credit Union is seeking a skilled Accountant with over five years of experience in the financial industry to join our team. This position offers hybrid potential in Midland, Michigan.
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Position: Accountant III / Senior Accountant
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Controller
Position Overview
The primary purpose of this position is to assist Members First Credit Union in delivering on its mission: To encourage a better tomorrow. To achieve this mission, the position must embody our brand promise: We believe in you. Our promise is to be trustworthy, caring, and enthusiastic to help you succeed. You will do this by living out our core values in every service contact with both internal and external members.
Essential Duties
- Support the Credit Union’s mission by providing exceptional service in every interaction.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Accounting/Finance functions to provide backup support.
- Keep current with various accounting software programs.
- Attend educational functions as required.
- Work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Foster a positive work environment that supports empowerment.
- This role is hybrid or remote with flexibility to accommodate location changes as needed.
- Perform routine accounting tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Mentor and coach Accounting team members, supporting their development and displaying the Employee Value Proposition and core values.
- Use Virtual Collaboration Tools to facilitate teamwork and training.
- Create and post journal entries; reconcile General Ledger accounts.
- Assist the Controller with regulatory and financial reporting.
- Provide Accounts Payable support, including reviewing invoices, assigning General Ledger accounts, and preparing amortization schedules.
Duties and Responsibilities
The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by this position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to meet business needs.
- Perform all accounting functions independently while providing leadership guidance to team members.
- Support and mentor the Accounting team alongside the Controller.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements in daily activities.
- Prepare technical accounting analyses and conclusions for review by the Controller and VP of Finance.
- Drive improvements in financial reporting and create efficiencies through tools like Excel.
- Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
- Participate actively in team meetings.
- Ensure accuracy in the general ledger system and daily balancing.
- Complete and file quarterly 5300 reports to the NCUA.
- Assist with annual tax filings, board reports, and committee reports.
- Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to support organizational needs.
- Respond to auditor and examiner requests as needed.
- Advise branch and department managers on accounting entries and analysis.
- Recommend and develop process improvements to enhance productivity.
- Act as primary backup for the Controller.
- Ensure procedures are updated and maintain compliance with policies.
Qualifications and Expectations
To excel in this role, the candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Maintain balanced and current accounts within established timelines.
- Produce accurate and efficient work while meeting deadlines.
- Provide professional support to other departments in accounting and finance matters.
- Keep management informed of key department issues.
- Demonstrate courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in all communications.
- Uphold the following competencies:
- Quality of Work: Consistently within accepted standards, with rare, minor errors.
- Teamwork: Collaborates effectively, provides support, and contributes to positive team outcomes.
- Dependability: Consistently reliable in completing assignments.
- Adaptability: Embraces change and adjusts to new procedures.
- Attention to Detail: Maintains high standards of accuracy.
- Communication: Exhibits effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem-Solving: Proactively identifies and resolves issues.
- Productivity: Efficiently manages work volume, valuing time and resources.
- Project Management: Demonstrates success in project planning and execution.
- Training: Shows competency in mentoring and developing team members.
- Analytical Skills: Strong aptitude for data analysis and decision-making.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move or transport up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods.
Work Environment
- Maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
- Routinely sanitize work areas, including teller stations, desks, and equipment.
- Protect confidentiality by securing workspaces when not in use.
Education and Experience
- Five to eight years of relevant experience.
- A two-year Accounting-related degree, or equivalent certification or specialized training.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook.
- Preferred experience with host software (Symitar).
- Knowledge of GAAP and financial institution regulatory reporting requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).
